Athlon II X2 240 vs Core 9 273PQE
The Athlon II X2 240 is slightly slower than the Core 9 273PQE on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core 9 273PQE has a 21% higher base clock.
AM3
Sockethelp
LGA1700Regor
Codenamehelp
Bartlett LakeDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 770DDR3
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon II X2 240 or Core 9 273PQE?expand_more
The Core 9 273PQE. It's 29% faster than the Athlon II X2 240 on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 49/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core 9 273PQE than Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
29% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Athlon II X2 240 or Core 9 273PQE?expand_more
The Core 9 273PQE is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core 9 273PQE worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 63/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Athlon II X2 240 and Core 9 273PQE?expand_more
Performance: Athlon II X2 240 scores 49/100, Core 9 273PQE scores 63/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Athlon II X2 240 or Core 9 273PQE bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Athlon II X2 240 or Core 9 273PQE?expand_more
The Core 9 273PQE is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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